Blood Drive

Follow this link for information on the upcoming mega-blood drive through the local chapter of the American Red Cross.

Lois McClure

A packed three days of activities in Brockport is planned for this weekend, centered around the arrival of the canal schooner, the Lois McClure, to our port on Friday night. The schedule of events can be found here.

Emergency Preparedness

From ICMA,

Do we have the partnership we need among the federal, state, and local governments to help the nation prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters? The consensus of the National Homeland Security Consortium is "not yet." Click here for the report.

Here in Brockport, we are making strides to become more prepared. For example, all responsible Village personnel have undergone NIMS training and we are in the process of updating our local Emergency Operating Plan (EOP). With a fully accredited police department, a 24/7 Communications Center, and an award-winning Fire/Ambulance Department we are well-prepared for emergency and safety concerns.

Postings

In Canandaigua next week for some R N' R so no postings until the week of July 30th.

NYSSSA Artwork - Village Hall Display

Some of the excellent pieces of artwork on display courtesy of the NYS Summer School of the Arts students, under the direction of Cindy DeFelice.

Preserve America Grant

The Village was recently awarded a $30, 208 grant from the National Parks Service Preserve America Grant Program for Clinton Street District Revitalization. Pictured are Bill Andrews, Historian Emeritus and author of the sucessful grant applciation, with Congressman Tom Reynolds and First Lady Laura Bush. Here is the press release from Congressman Reynolds.

Reminder

The regular concert this week is slated for tomorrow, Friday, night at 7 PM in conjunction with the Merchants Association's Sidewalk Sale and Street Faire. The Brockport High School Concert Band will be the featured act.

Farmers' Market

Nice press coverage today in the Our Towns section of the D&C on the Brockport Farmers' Market. The market is held on Market St in the village, every Sunday from 8AM-2PM. Purchasable tote bags are now available at the info stand.

Swimming Pools

Some swimming pool FAQs from the Western Alliance Codes Coalition (WACC). Pools are an excellent way to keep cool in the hot summer days we've been experiencing in Brockport Remember to always first ask visitors, young and old alike, if they can swim before allowing them to enter your pool and keep a life vest handy for the youngsters.

Art Walks on Water

Harry Potter

Lift Bridge Book Shop will be welcoming in the newest Harry Potter book with a store-wide event July 20th. The events begins at 10 PM. Click here for details.

Fourth of July

We're off tomorrow so no posting but be sure to extend your holiday festivities with a free concert Thursday in Sagawa Park. The Boomers play from 7-9 so come to downtown Brockport and relive the 50s and 60s with some feel-good rock n' roll classics.

Sweden Senior Center

Congratulations to the Sweden Senior Center and Director Nancy Duff for receiving accreditation. We have a great relationship with the Senior Center. The Center has served as a rain-site location for our summer concerts and the Village Hall has been happy to serve as a host site for the taste testing of Center-made cookies.